This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news Few things are more British than standing outside a pub on a warm evening, drink in hand and chatting with friends. But Westminster City Council is considering proposals that would discourage “vertical drinking” and restrict ordering at the bar. Supporters say the moveContinue reading “Last orders for standing at the bar? London’s pubs fight back”
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London’s start-up crown is slipping as founders eye the exit
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news Britain likes to call itself a world-class destination for entrepreneurs, but many founders are becoming less convinced. New research from The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN) suggests that high costs, taxes and weak international promotion are damaging the country’s appeal. Even London, Europe’s leading start-upContinue reading “London’s start-up crown is slipping as founders eye the exit”
Box-ticking is out, job-ticking is in as small firms face a new procurement shake-up
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news Small businesses were promised freedom from the endless ESG forms, diversity statements, net zero targets and social value questionnaires that have clogged up public sector contracts for years. Instead, many fear they have simply landed on another square in the great game ofContinue reading “Box-ticking is out, job-ticking is in as small firms face a new procurement shake-up”
Small business owners slash their own pay again
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news Britain’s entrepreneurs are once again cutting their own wages to keep their businesses alive. New figures from Enterprise Nation show that three-quarters of founders now pay themselves less than £20,000 a year. The figures reveal the reality behind the popular image of wealthyContinue reading “Small business owners slash their own pay again”
The invisible emergency choking Britain’s economy
This is an article by Liz Barclay – copyright https://business111.com/news We may complain about hosepipe bans and shorter showers, but these inconveniences are merely the visible signs of a much larger crisis. Britain is running short of water, and the consequences for the economy could be enormous. Everything the Government says it wantsContinue reading “The invisible emergency choking Britain’s economy”